AT THE EAST LAKE FAMILY YMCA

AT THE EAST LAKE FAMILY YMCA

WELCOME TO SUMMER CAMP AT THE EAST LAKE FAMILY YMCA! The East Lake Family YMCA provides camps at two locations: our main facility located at 275 East Lake Blvd and our Youth and Teen Center located at 1765 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA 30317. Our camp options are: *Mini Camp for ages 3-5 (available for 6 weeks only) *Kinder Camp for ages 5 and 6 *Discovery Camp for ages 7 and 8 *Explorers Camp for ages 9 11 *Jr. Cheerleading Camp for ages 5 9 (Located at Youth and Teen Center) *Sr. Cheerleading Camp for ages 10 16 (Located at Youth and Teen Center) *Excursion Camp for ages 11 18 (Located at Youth and Teen Center) We strive to provide a safe, fun, and recreational atmosphere for all campers. Our summer programs allow opportunities for campers to develop interpersonal relationships and social skills. All camps are full of excitement! Your child will embark on a summer of fun activities, games, outdoor sports, and organized play all while meeting friends and experiencing adventure. YMCA Camps are built on a foundation of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. REQUIRED FORMS (IMMUNIZATION AND YMCA MEDICAL RELEASE/WAIVER) The state of Georgia requires an immunization form 3231 for every child. Please submit this form at the time of registration or send via e-mail to Diane Armstrong- Stuckey at dianea@ymcatlanta.org within 1 week of registration. The East Lake YMCA requires a completed registration form and signed YMCA wavier prior to any camper starting any camp program. PAYMENTS AND DUE DATE Due to limited space, pre-registration is required for each week. In order to ensure you have a slot, a $25 per week deposit is required. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable however, it is deducted from your weekly payment. Full payment for each week is due each Wednesday prior to the week of service. If payment in full is not paid by 8:00pm and deposit has been made, the deposit and camp slot will be forfeited. Third-party billing such as CAPS is accepted for our Kinder, Discovery and Explorers Camps ONLY. An active acceptance contract is needed prior to the camper start date. The most convenient way to pay is online. It is fast and easy!

WHAT TO WEAR Every day at camp is an active day full of playing, exploring, learning and fun. Activities take place indoors and outdoors. We encourage parents to dress campers in the following items: which will most likely get dirty: Shorts, t-shirts and socks (playing clothes) Tennis shoes (campers will not be allowed with sandals and open toe shoes. They are not safe to wear during camp activities) Hat or Visor (needed to block sun) Proper attire based on weather WHAT TO BRING Everything that your child brings to camp should be labeled with their name to ensure that if they lose it, we can find it. Please send your child to camp each day with a backpack containing the following: Refillable water bottle (VERY IMPORTANT) Swimsuit and towel Change of clothes for younger campers Sunscreen Bug Spray WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME Cell Phones Electronics Toys Valuables **** The Y is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. PLEASE DO NOT SEND VALUABLES TO CAMP DROPPING OFF / PICKING UP YOUR CAMPER FULL DAY CAMPS: At both locations we encourage dropoff and pick-up in a carpool format. Please plan to remain in your vehicle each day and your camper will be escorted by Y staff from and to your car. A picture ID is required and only those listed on the authorized pickup list of your camper s profile will have access to picking up the camper each day. HALF DAY CAMPS: ALL Campers must be escorted to the camp activity room for both drop off and pick up. DROP OFF / PICKUP TIMES FULL DAY CAMPS: At both locations, drop off begins at 7am. Campers MUST be present by 9:30am to participate for the day unless there is doctor s appointment. Written notice from the doctor is required. Pickup begins at 3:30pm. Camp ends at 6pm. There is a $1 per minute late fee for late pickups. HALF DAY CAMPS: Drop off begins at 8:30am. Campers MUST be present by 9:30am to participate for the day unless there is a doctor s appointment. Written notice from the doctor is required. Camp ends at 1pm. There is a $1 per minute late fee for late

THEMES AND FIELD TRIPS FOR CAMPS AGES 5 11 (Location East Lake) Sessions Session 1 May 30 June 2 Themes Rolling out the Red Carpet Kinder Ages 5 & 6 Trip Tuesdays Discovery Age 7 & 8 Trip Wednesday Explorers Ages 9 11 Trip Thursdays No Trips No Trips No Trips Session 2 June 5 9 Let s have Wacky Fun No Trips No Trips No Trips Session 3 June 12 16 That s Entertainment In House Entertainment Workshop In House Entertainment Workshop In House Entertainment Workshop Session 4 June 19 23 Session 5 June 26 30 Session 6 July 3 7 Session 7 July 10 14 Session 8 July 17 21 Session 9 July 24 28 Amazing Animals Mad Science Little Chefs Adventure World Around The World Atlanta Zoo Atlanta Zoo Atlanta Zoo In House Science Wiz Closed for July 4th In House Science Wiz In House Food Character *ALL GROUPS In House Science Wiz No Trips Lego Land Lego Land Lego Land Leapin Lizards Leapin Lizards Leapin Lizards Spirit Week No Trips No Trips No Trips INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Please be prepared for sunshine or rain. Many of our activities are held outdoors mostly in shaded areas and under tents. We will continue our regular scheduled activities outdoors unless there is thunder or lighting. If this occurs, campers will be moving indoors to an available room. The safety and well being of children is always our first priority. POOL/SAFETY Safety is one of the YMCA s most important responsibilities to our members and campers. We operate our 3 6 year old groups at a ratio of 1 adult to 8 students and our 7 and up at a ratio of 1 adult to15 students. In the pool, ratios are lower with the assistance of Y aquatic lifeguard staff. All staff complete several training hours in supervision, age group dynamics and Keeping Kids Safe protocols. All staff are certified in First Aid and CPR.

THEMES FOR MINI CAMP (Location East Lake) Mini camp is a half day program design for children ages 3 5. Running 6 weeks from Jun 12 July 21, 2017 between 8:30am 1:00pm, activities are based around the following weekly themes. Session 1 Music Makers: June 12 15, 2017 Session 2 The Universe Awaits: June 19 23, 2917 Session 3 Mini Da Vinci s: June 26 20, 2017 Session 4 Little Scientist: July 3 7, 2017 (Closed July 4th) Session 5 Dr. Suess: July 10 14, 2017 Session 6 Wildlife Explorers: July 17 21, 2017 THEMES & FIELD TRIPS FOR CHEER & EXCUSION CAMPS (Location Youth & Teen Center) Sessions Session 1 May 30 June 2 Session 2 June 5 9 Themes Welcome Week Jr & Sr. Cheer Trips On Wed Excursion Trips On Tues Excursion Service Project Thursdays No Trips No Trips No Project We are Family No Trips No Trips No Project Session 3 June 12 16 Session 4 June 19 23 Session 5 June 26 30 Session 6 July 3 7 Session 7 July 10 14 Session 8 July 17 21 Session 9 July 24 28 Adventureland Laser Quest Laser Quest Books for Africa Party Animals Atlanta Zoo Atlanta Zoo Action Ministries Amazing Race Weird Eating Challenges Thurs Fun Junction Sky Zone Fun Junction Closed Tuesday for July 4th Oakhurst & Sugercreek Gardens Service Project TBA Wet and Wild Main Event Main Event Park Pride Game Show Mania Movies Movies Grace Community Food Pantry Mystery Week No Trips Federal Reserve Bank No Project TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE will vary per age group 7:00-9:00 9:00-9:30 9:30-9:45 10:00-12:00 12:00-2:00 2:00-2:30 2:30-5:00 2:30-5:00 5:00-6:00 Pre Camp Activities Opening Assembly Restroom Break/ Activity Transition Indoor/ Outdoor Sports and Relay Games Lunch 12:00p/1:00p options based on age groups Summer Learning/ Academic Enrichment Daily Swim 45 mins per age group Music & Movement, Craft Arts, Indoor Strategy Games Post Camp Activities 7:00 9:00 am Pre/Post Camp Activities Divided by Age Group 5:00 6:00 pm

FOOD/LUNCH Lunch will be provided by a State approved food provider and follow the federal food guidelines. Meals are served either hot or cold, depending on the selection for that day. Monthly menus are available and can be pick-up on the first day of camp. If your child has any dietary restrictions or allergies, please be sure to list them on your child s enrollment form. If you do not wish for their child to eat the provided lunch, you are welcome to provide a lunch for your child. All outside food must be labeled with the child s name and dated. PARENT COMMUNICATIONS In an effort to keep you updated, please make sure that all of your contact information is provided and current. We use weekly newsletters, calling posts and email to share information and updates. On occasion, campers will come home with written materials to share with you about a particular camp activity. If there is a need to communicate with your child s camp counselor, please make schedule arrangements by contacting Diane Armstrong- Stuckey. Contact information is located at the bottom of the last page of this information packet. BEHAVIOR & BULLYING POLICY For the safety and enjoyment of all campers, the YMCA has found it necessary to establish a discipline policy in the event that a camper is disruptive to the camp group or abusive to other campers. One of our goals in camp is to help each camper enjoy the planned activities by understanding that he/she is responsible for his/her actions. Inappropriate behavior of a few children can spoil the experience for the entire group. On the first day of each camp session, children will be informed of the camp rules. In accordance with the severity of the infraction and the number of times it occurs, a camper may: 1) lose the privilege of participating in a specific activity 2) be denied special event privileges 3) be placed on probation from the program 4) be dismissed from the Day Camp program for (but is not limited to): A) Intentionally going to unauthorized areas of the YMCA facility or park B) Refusing to remain with his/her assigned group during activities C) Using foul language D) Being disrespectful to staff and peers E) Fighting F) Refusing to follow camp rules and other basic rules of safety G) Stealing or defacing other camper s belongings No refunds will be given if a camper s behavior results in dismissal

LOST AND FOUND The Y assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen items. We ask that you label all of your child s items and leave all valuable and sentimental items at home. If an item is found it will put away in a designated area for lost and found. ILLNESS Unfortunately, we are not equipped to provide extended care for sick campers. Please do not send campers to camp if they are ill. If your child becomes ill while at camp you will be contacted to have him/her picked up. If your child is on medication prescribed by a doctor, a medication form must be filled out completely in order for a Y staff to administer. Y staff are not allowed to administer over-the-counter medication. ABOUT OUR STAFF Each Y camp counselor is carefully selected from local high schools, colleges and universities. Some camp counselors are elementary and high school teachers. All Y staff complete and successfully pass a background investigation. Pre and ongoing training is conducted before and throughout the summer including CPR, basic first aid and operational procedures for camp activities, positive child discipline, Keeping Kids Safe and various skill development courses. Counselors are taught to encourage campers to do their personal best and assist campers in setting and reaching goals while making sure every camper has a rewarding camp experience. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE Y! We are so excited to have your child participate in our camp and can t wait to begin this great summer adventure. Welcome to the East Lake Y family! QUESTIONS? CONTACT US: Diane Armstrong-Stuckey Senior Director of Youth and Teen Development (E) dianea@ymcaatlanta.org (P) (404) 373-6561 (F) (404) 373-9850 East Lake Family YMCA 275 East Lake Blvd, Atlanta, GA, 30317